WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Bakersfield
California
California
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Bakersfield
January
$258lowestFebruary
$258lowestMarch
$263April
$263May
$267June
$322July
$399highestAugust
$316September
$318October
$280November
$260December
$287Carbon Emissions
352 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
889 kWh
Bakersfield's energy comes from Natural Gas, Solar, Nuclear, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 43% of Bakersfield's energy. Solar is the second largest source, making up 31%. Nuclear provides 10% of the energy in Bakersfield. Hydroelectric provides 8% of the energy in Bakersfield. Wind provides 8% of the energy in Bakersfield.
43%
Natural Gas
31%
Solar
10%
Nuclear
8%
Hydroelectric
8%
Wind
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
2,068 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$12,230
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
5 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Bakersfield can help solar panel owners save money and reduce their carbon footprint. When your solar panels generate more electricity than you use, you can send the excess back to the grid and receive credit on your next bill. Just something to keep in mind when considering solar panels.
Southern California Edison has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Time-Of-Use Residential Rate (4-9 PM) Single-Family Residence | TOU | 27¢ to 60¢ |
| Domestic Time-of-Use Electric Vehicle Charging: TOU-EV-1 | TOU | 17¢ to 77¢ |
| Residential Service - Single Family | Fixed | 34¢ to 43¢ |
| Residential Service - Single Family All-Electric Allocation | Fixed | 34¢ to 43¢ |
| Option A Single-Family Residence All-Electric Allocation | TOU | 11¢ to 83¢ |
| Time-Of-Use Residential (5-8 PM) Single-Family Residence All-Electric Allocation | TOU | 26¢ to 75¢ |
| Option A Single-Family Residence | TOU | 11¢ to 83¢ |
| Time-Of-Use Residential (Prime) All-Electric Allocation | TOU | 25¢ to 57¢ |
| Time-Of-Use Residential (Prime) | TOU | 24¢ to 61¢ |
| Option DT - Single Family | TOU | 30¢ to 54¢ |
| Option DT - Single Family All-Electric Allocation | TOU | 30¢ to 54¢ |
| Option B Residence All-Electric Allocation | TOU | 17¢ to 68¢ |
| Time-Of-Use Residential (5-8 PM) Single-Family Residence | TOU | 26¢ to 75¢ |
| Time-Of-Use Residential Rate (4-9 PM) Single-Family Residence All-Electric Allocation | TOU | 27¢ to 60¢ |
| Option B Residence | TOU | 17¢ to 68¢ |
PG&E has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Time of Use (Electric Home) | TOU | 34¢ to 61¢ |
| Electric Schedule Residential Time of Use (EV) - B | TOU | 33¢ to 72¢ |
| Residential TOU | TOU | 46¢ to 61¢ |
| Residential TOU (4-9pm, weekdays) | TOU | 40¢ to 58¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICES | Fixed | 40¢ to 50¢ |
| Residential TOU-C (4-9pm) | TOU | 46¢ to 61¢ |
| Residential TOU-C (All Electric) | TOU | 46¢ to 61¢ |
| Electric Vehicle EV2 (Sch) | TOU | 30¢ to 62¢ |
| Electric Schedule Residential Rate 5-8pm (weekdays) | TOU | 43¢ to 56¢ |
| Electric Schedule Residential Time of Use (EV) - A | TOU | 34¢ to 72¢ |
| E-ELEC Residential Time of Use (Electric Home) | TOU | 34¢ to 61¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICES (All Electric) | Fixed | 39¢ to 49¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TOU SERVICE (All Electric) E-6 | TOU | 39¢ to 63¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TOU SERVICE E-6 | TOU | 39¢ to 63¢ |
| Residential TOU (All Electric) | TOU | 46¢ to 61¢ |
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